1999 Mercedes-Benz 230 Problems
- Complaints
- 8filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 74,500miles, 4 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1999 Mercedes-Benz 230 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 1999 Mercedes-Benz 230. The part named most often is brakes, with 2 complaints (25% of the total), followed by suspension (2) and vehicle speed control (2). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 50% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 74,500 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 3 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Brakes2 25%
- Suspension2 25%
- Electrical system1 13%
- Engine cooling1 13%
Example complaints
Brakes: “The light in the dash board that comes on when brake pads are low did not come on until pads and rotors were below specs, and I had to replace the rotors. The warning system to replace pads did not perfrom it's job because the rotors were worn to the point where they had to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10052402, filed 2004-01Suspension: “I heard a loud bang and felt the vehicle shudder violently. I immediately pulled over and inspected the vehicle. I thought that perhaps the entire exhaust system had fallen off the car but it had not. Upon close inspection I noticed that the drivers front suspension had collapsed and the fender and wheel well were resting on the tire. I wondered if the a-arm ball joint had broken so I jacked up the car. With the car jacked up it was clear that the upper spring pocket also called a spring perch had torn away from the body of the car. …”
NHTSA complaint #10392293, filed 2011-03, 237,557 milesVehicle speed control: “Driving the car at 45 miles an hour, heard a buzzing noise getting louder and louder, the accelerator was picking up speed on its own, pressed the brakes and the car wasn't stopping, I was on the highway, took the steering wheel made a hard left, was in the left lane, hit the concrete divider to avoid hitting other cars, hit the car in front that car hit the car in front of him, the airbag opened, knocked me out, then I guess the car swerved diagonally hit a car in the middle lane and then hit the concrete wall on the right side, when I came to I had to get out of the car due to smoke, dust…”
NHTSA complaint #10046749, filed 2003-11, 44,000 milesElectrical system: “Approximately, in 2001 I stopped into a mercedes dealer in latrobe, pa. For help replacing my right rear brake light. It was frozen in the socket and it wouldn't move. I was told that it was a design problem and that the socket holding the bulb gets so hot that the plastic adheres to the frame. They replaced the entire light assembly explaining to me that it was a safety issue and even though I was out of warrenty safety issue responsibility never expire as a manufacturer. I like that, I felt ok with it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10108413, filed 2005-02, 105,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
50% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 44,000 and 105,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1999 Mercedes-Benz 230 in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 3 on record; the latest 3 are shown.
- 10019990Apr 26, 2006Steering. Flow noises from area of power steering pump and/or foaming of power steering oil in reservoir.
- 10011693Dec 30, 2004Electrical system. Parktronic triggers without obvious cause at front bumper in mercedes model numbers 171/211/230.
- 10011629Dec 30, 2004Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Windshield washer nozzles heating inoperative.
Other model years of the Mercedes-Benz 230
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 6 | 56,434 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2003 | 5 | 30,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1999 | 8 | 74,500 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Mercedes-Benz 230 model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1999 Mercedes-Benz 230 have?
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 1999 Mercedes-Benz 230 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1999 Mercedes-Benz 230 is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 2 complaints (25% of the total), followed by suspension with 2.
Has the 1999 Mercedes-Benz 230 been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1999 Mercedes-Benz 230 reported?
Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 74,500 miles and the middle half falls between 44,000 and 105,000 miles; 50% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.